Draft Misc - Football Wiretap

Cowboys Draft First QB Since 2009 In Dak Prescott

Apr 30, 2016 5:13 PM

The Dallas Cowboys took Mississippi State's Dak Prescott with the 135th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday, two days after a failed bid to trade up for another first-round choice to select Paxton Lynch of Memphis.

"This means everything. It was just something I dreamed about," Prescott said. "I ran around the house acting like I was a Cowboys quarterback my whole life, so for it all to come true it's such a blessing. Just being here with my family, and Mr. Jones gave me that call, and just the excitement to have my family a majority of Cowboys fans, it was awesome."

With Tony Romo in the latter stages of his career, Prescott gives the Cowboys a quarterback with upside.

The Cowboys last selected a quarterback in the 2009 NFL Draft and only their third since 2001. Romo was undrafted in 2003.

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Raiders Trade Up To Select Connor Cook

Apr 30, 2016 8:43 PM

The Oakland Raiders traded up in the fourth round to select Connor Cook out of Michigan State.

Oakland gave up the No. 114 and No. 154 overall selection to move to 100th overall.

Before the start of the fourth round, multiple teams had shown interest in trading up for the first pick of the round.

Cook will compete with Matt McGloin to be Derek Carr's backup.

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Ravens Would Have Picked Laremy Tunsil If Not For Mask Post

Apr 30, 2016 1:26 PM

The Baltimore Ravens were prepared to take Laremy Tunsil with the sixth overall pick but decided not to after the gas mask video leaked on social media.

Tunsil fell all the way to the Miami Dolphins at No. 13.

The Ravens drafted Ronnie Stanley, who is also an offensive tackle.

According to a team source, one team official saw Tunsil's video just as the draft began. It was then shown to general manager Ozzie Newsome and owner Steve Bisciotti.

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Jaylon Smith Drafted No. 34 By Cowboys

Apr 30, 2016 1:31 PM

Jaylon Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys at No. 34 overall despite his torn ACL and LCL.

Smith was expected to be a top pick before his Jan. 1st injury.

"It's been the most challenging time of my life, but at the same time, it's the best time of my life, where my dream has just come true," said Smith, who is questionable to play in 2016. "I've been wanting to play in the NFL since I was 7 years old."

The delay in his return to the field is due to nerve damage, but the Cowboys are confident the nerve will refire.

Jerry Jones said the Cowboys targeted Smith with their second-round pick since the start of the week. 

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Sashi Brown: Browns 'Like Volume', Could Move Down Further

Apr 21, 2016 11:37 AM

The Cleveland Browns are not ruling out moving further down in the first round.

The Browns traded the No. 2 pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the No. 8 pick, which included a collection of additional picks.

Brown said that the Browns “like volume,” and that instead of betting on one player, “We’re betting on four.”

Brown said that the team hasn’t “solved the QB position by any stretch” by signing Robert Griffin III, and that Griffin has to “earn” the spot.

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Eagles Trade Up To No. 2 With Browns

Apr 21, 2016 11:35 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade up to the second overall pick in a deal with the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns will move back to No. 8 overall while also acquiring the Eagles' third rounder and fourth rounder this season along with their 2017 first round pick and their 2018 second round pick.

The Eagles acquire the Browns' 2017 fourth round pick in addition to the second overall pick this season.

Philadelphia will presumably pick whichever quarterback the Los Angeles Rams don't select at No. 1 between Jared Goff and Carson Wentz.

The Eagles signed Sam Bradford to a two-year, $36 million deal on March 1st and also have Chase Daniel on a three-year, $21 million deal.

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Chargers Receiving Interest In No. 3 Pick

Apr 20, 2016 2:03 PM

The San Diego Chargers are receiving interest in the third overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Titans traded the No. 1 overall pick to the Rams last week, and the Browns, who hold the No. 2 overall pick, are "actively shopping" that pick.

The Rams are expected to pick a quarterback while any team trading up to No. 2 would presumably do so to also select a quarterback.

Laremy Tunsil, who is widely considered the top overall prospect, would be available at No. 3 under that scenario.

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Browns Holding Talks Involving 2nd Overall Pick

Apr 19, 2016 2:09 PM

The Cleveland Browns have been in discussions with other teams about trading the second overall pick.

"There is interest in the pick," said a source.

The Browns have been linked to Jared Goff and Carson Wentz but the analytics-driven front office is seriously considering trading out of the No. 2 slot to acquire multiple picks.

Sashi Brown, Cleveland's new director of football operations, acknowledged last week that "there's been some interest" from other teams in the No. 2 pick, although he noted that those inquiries were preliminary.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been identified as a possible team interested in trading up.

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Jaylon Smith Not Expected To Play In 2016

Apr 18, 2016 7:21 PM

Jaylon Smith is not expected to play during the entire 2016 NFL season and teams are unsure when he will play again.

Smith was hurt in Notre Dame's bowl game.

Smith was a likely top-5 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

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Jared Goff Visiting With 49ers

Apr 18, 2016 2:31 PM

Jared Goff is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday.

Goff is being strongly considered with the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams and is believed to the favorite over Carson Wentz.

Goff went to college nearby at Cal.

The 49ers own the seventh overall pick in the draft.

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Jets Unlikely To Agree Upon Deal With Ryan Fitzpatrick Before Draft
Ryan Fitzpatrick had a career year at 33, throwing for 31 touchdowns and 3,905 yards.

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Rams Want To Meet With Both Jared Goff, Carson Wentz
One reason the Rams made this deal now is to give the team "two weeks to debate between (Jared) Goff and (Carson) Wentz."

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Rams Went On Secret QB Tour Before Deciding Upon Blockbuster Trade
Mike Silver believes the Rams will take Jared Goff.

Michael Silver/NFL.com

Rams Believed To Prefer Jared Goff
The Rams almost certainly wouldn't have moved up in the draft without a clear preference between quarterbacks.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Rams Acquire First Overall Pick From Titans
The Rams can now select the quarterback of their choice as they relocate to Los Angeles.

Paul Kuharsky/ESPN

Wentz, Tunsil, Ramsey, Goff Among 25 Players Attending NFL Draft
Ohio State will send a record-tying five prospects to Chicago: defensive end Joey Bosa, running back Ezekiel Elliott, linebacker Darron Lee, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and cornerback Eli Apple.

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49ers To Host Jared Goff, Carson Wentz
Jared Goff and Carson Wentz have been visiting quarterback-needy teams for weeks.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee